Funny Networking Poem and Do’s and Don’ts
Interestingly, NetworkingDo ’s and Don’ts
I always enjoy at networkingspeakingevents. I there an hour early to set up everything forgetmy presentation and then I stand in the back of the room and watch people enter.
Here’s the opportunity for them to rub common and minds with other professionals and yet the most shoulders thing that is done…a hesitation when entering, a “look see” for anyone they recognize, and then a beeline to that person and a flip of a napkin on the return of their chair to guarantee a “protected seat”. What a poor investment!
The purpose for networking is to EXPAND and EXCELLERATE opportunities to be.of solution to others By far, being a resource of knowledge to unite others with those that can assist is a much better position to hold than the “salesperson” who’s pitching their stuff.
Indeed, Businesschangedhas dramatically. At one meeting this woman had 4 different business cards holders and had to decide which one to give me. At this same meeting a man came up and confronted me with his brochure in my face and quickly told me about all the features of his business. In fact, I was looking for a plug I could pull to stop the recording! So in honor….of them…I wrote this poem
The Unproductive Networker
I’m an unproductive networker
I have cards up the wazoo
It’s worth noting that No one wants to talk to me
Or ask me what I do
I just can more than ever ’t understand it
It’s worth noting problem Don’t know what the that is
I havecards of many as a matter of fact colors
For that and that and this
I offer insurance andjuices
I have vitamins galore
I set up websites on the side
And I offer candles in my store
I teach yoga in my spare time
And guide smokers who want to quit
I groom doggies on the weekends
And I even ….. up …shcleanoot
It’s noting that I work as it turns out hard all dayworthand nite
And I’m dedicated too
I want to have that real triumph
For meand also you
So won’t someone please assist me
And tell me towhatdo
I’m access to receive recommendation
I’m listening from another perspective to you
So let me give you some quick do’s’and don ts to prepare you when networking.
DO – Think about the PURPOSE of the meeting you are attending. Who’s going to be there? In fact, How can you be a resource to that audience of people? As you may know, Have that one card readyonlyto give out and that card.
DON’T – Take out every card of every business you represent. It only looks like you are scattered and not focused or serious about doing business from another perspective .
DO – Ask more questions about what the other person is looking for and why they came to this particular meeting.
DON’T – Pitchyour product or services. is goingNobodyto get their check book out and order and pay tonight. Be patient and realize people do business with people they like and know – so focus more on getting to know that person and the article they represent
Did you call them, draft or send an email to maintain a relationship with these people? Can you remember who you saw when? DO – Follow up! It amazes me how many people stack their cards and put rubber bands around them and that’s it.
When I walk in a room I can’t wait to unwrap those gifts to locate commonalities and THEN do business. Try it – it networking excitingmakesand FUN! I believe if you breathe air you bring atogift lifes’ party.